Journalists in my view are either servants of the big idea of the State or Nation or they are servants of the big idea of humanity. They know all about cultural constructions. political doctrines and religious dogma, the stuff that is used like putty to bind groups of people to a particular set of values and beliefs, and in war zones they see these values being trashed behind a smokescreen of reporting sanitised for the manufacture of public consent and a good conscience. They are like priests.
Journalists in my view are either servants of the big idea of the State or Nation or they are servants of the big idea of humanity. They know all about cultural constructions. political doctrines and religious dogma, the stuff that is used like putty to bind groups of people to a particular set of values and beliefs, and in war zones they see these values being trashed behind a smokescreen of reporting sanitised for the manufacture of public consent and a good conscience. They are like priests.
christvbible 3 months ago
This was a really great video.
Is the full length program available? I love to see Chris Hedges talking about anything.
JuliaBrownMusic 1 year ago
awesome, it's always a pleasure to get some insight from Chris Hedges.
Bluestarhand 2 years ago